Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning business report: H-1B visa hike, FDA approval for Merck’s Keytruda Qlex, markets rally

Major technology companies and foreign governments are reacting to President Donald Trump’s announcement of a dramatic fee increase for H-1B visas.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Major technology companies and foreign governments are reacting to President Donald Trump’s announcement of a dramatic fee increase for H-1B visas. The White House says new applicants would face a $100,000 charge, though the change would not affect renewals or current visa holders. Critics warn the move could severely impact technology and finance firms that rely on highly skilled…
Around the World, Featured

U.K., Canada, and Australia recognize Palestinian state

The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia formally recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia formally recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday, marking a significant diplomatic shift as the war in Gaza nears its second year. British leaders said the decision followed Israel’s refusal to agree to a ceasefire. Prime Minister Keir Starmer  emphasized that the recognition is meant to “revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

ACE Head of School Lara Relyea retires, Laura Perkins returns as interim leader

The Academy for Classical Education Governing Board says it accepted Lara Relyea's retirement and named co-founder Laura Perkins interim head of school.
41NBC Web Producer,

Lara Relyea (acemacon.org)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Governing Board of the Academy for Classical Education (ACE) has accepted the retirement request of Head of School Lara Relyea, according to a letter emailed to parents and stakeholders Monday. Relyea took over the leadership role in July 2024 after co-founder Laura Perkins retired. She has been with ACE for more than 11…
Crime, Featured, Local News

Perry police arrest suspect in domestic-related shooting

Perry police are investigating a domestic-related shooting that left one person injured Sunday evening.
Keenan Gibson,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Perry police are investigating a domestic-related shooting that left one person injured Sunday evening. Officers responded to the 100 block of Figston Run around 6:50 p.m. on September 21 after reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found a victim suffering from gunshot injuries. Emergency medical personnel treated the victim at the scene before transporting them…
Across the Nation, Featured

Zelensky to meet Trump at U.N. as U.S.–Russia tensions escalate

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will meet with President Donald Trump this week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will meet with President Donald Trump this week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, as tensions rise between the United States and Russia. The planned talks follow a series of Russian provocations, including fighter jets entering Estonian airspace on Friday and drones spotted over Poland and Romania…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey flops at box office as Christopher Nolan named DGA president

The new drama A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, opened to a disappointing $3.5 million in its debut weekend
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- The new drama A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, opened to a disappointing $3.5 million in its debut weekend—well short of studio projections of $10 million. The film, which cost an estimated $45 million to produce, also struggled with poor reviews. In other Hollywood news, Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan has been elected president of…

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Featured, Weather

Summer hangs on as Fall is nowhere to be found

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A wedge continues to spread across the area today. Drier, cooler air with the surface high over the Northeast U.S. that is driving the CAD (Cold Air Damming  in which cold air is trapped under the atmosphere) remains out of the coverage area. The only real influence is the easterly flow at the surface through the…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Forsyth police: 3-year-old shot, flown to Atlanta hospital

The GBI and Forsyth Police Department are investigating after a 3-year-old was shot and was airlifted to Atlanta for surgery.
Tucker Sargent,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a three-year-old was shot in Forsyth on Sunday, according to a news release from the Forsyth Police Department. Police said the child’s parent arrived at a local hospital around 1:10 p.m. and reported that the child had accidentally shot themself. The child was airlifted to a hospital in…

The End Zone Highlights: Ace Hosts Northeast In Our Game Of The Week
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: ACE hosts Northeast in our Game of the Week

The Raiders (3-1, 3-0 in 2-A Div 1) had shut out their last two opponents and were outscoring region opponents 100-8 in three games. The Gryphons (4-0) beat Wilkinson County 44-19 last week and were scoring 33.0 points per game this season.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons welcomed the Northeast Raiders to Perkins Field on Friday night. The Raiders (3-1, 3-0 in 2-A Div 1) had shut out their last two opponents and were outscoring region opponents 100-8 in three games. The Gryphons (4-0) beat Wilkinson County 44-19 last week and were scoring 33.0 points per game this season. Northeast…

The End Zone Highlights: Mount De Sales Visits Central Fellowship
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mount de Sales visits Central Fellowship Christian Academy

The Cavaliers (0-5) beat CFCA 31-7 last season. The Lancers (2-3) lost their first two games of the season but had won two of the last three games.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Central Fellowship Christian Academy Lancers hosted the Mount de Sales Cavaliers in Week 6 of The End Zone. The Cavaliers (0-5) beat CFCA 31-7 last season. The Lancers (2-3) lost their first two games of the season but had won two of the last three games. Tucker Sargent has the highlights from CFCA. Categories: End…

The End Zone Highlights: Peach County Travels To Northside
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County travels to Northside

The Trojans (4-0) were coming off a bye. The offense was scoring 36.7 points per game so far this season. The Eagles (0-4) lost to Peach County 50-7 last season, and were only scoring 13.5 points per game coming into the game.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans visited Northside to take on the Eagles at McConnell-Talbert Stadium in Week 6 of The End Zone. The Trojans (4-0) were coming off a bye. The offense was scoring 36.7 points per game so far this season. The Eagles (0-4) lost to Peach County 50-7 last season, and were only scoring…

The End Zone Highlights: Brentwood Visits John Milledge
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Brentwood visits John Milledge

The War Eagles (5-0) beat John Milledge 33-6 last season and snapped a 10-game losing streak to the Trojans. The Trojans beat Bulloch 27-18 last week and had already surpassed their 2024 win total.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brentwood War Eagles went on the road to take on the John Milledge Trojans on Friday night. The War Eagles (5-0) beat John Milledge 33-6 last season and snapped a 10-game losing streak to the Trojans. The Trojans beat Bulloch 27-18 last week and had already surpassed their 2024 win total. Check out the highlights…

The End Zone Highlights: Stratford Welcomes Brookstone
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford welcomes Brookstone

The Eagles (4-0) beat Frederica 28-13 last week and were scoring 39.3 points per game this season. The Cougars (5-0) beat Stratford 33-27 in overtime last season.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles hosted the Brookstone Cougars on Friday night. The Eagles (4-0) beat Frederica 28-13 last week and were scoring 39.3 points per game this season. The Cougars (5-0) beat Stratford 33-27 in overtime last season. Bill Shanks has the highlights from Eagle Field. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, brookstone cougars,…

The End Zone Highlights: Fpd Battles Westfield
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD battles Westfield

The Vikings (4-1) beat Pinewood Christian 21-10 last week and were scoring 30.0 points per game this season. The Hornets (2-2) had lost two straight including a 20-19 loss to Tiftarea last week.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings traveled to Perry to take on the Westfield Hornets at Marvin Arrington Stadium. The Vikings (4-1) beat Pinewood Christian 21-10 last week and were scoring 30.0 points per game this season. The Hornets (2-2) had lost two straight including a 20-19 loss to Tiftarea last week. Westfield lost to FPD last season, 28-23….

The End Zone Highlights: Warner Robins Takes On Veterans
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins takes on Veterans

The Demons (2-2) were off last week after losing to Houston County two weeks ago. The Warhawks (2-2) lost to Perry 28-15 last week, and lost to Warner Robins 41-10 last season.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons battled the Veterans Warhawks on Friday night. The Demons (2-2) were off last week after losing to Houston County two weeks ago. The Warhawks (2-2) lost to Perry 28-15 last week, and lost to Warner Robins 41-10 last season. Warner Robins had never lost to Veterans in nine meetings. Bill Shanks…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores and highlights from Week 6 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 6.
Clayton Poulnott,

The End Zone logoMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 6. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Northeast 29 ACE 0 Mount de Sales 21 Central Fellowship Christian Academy 3 Brookstone 14 Stratford 41 Brentwood 28 John Milledge 31 Peach County 19 Northside 6 Warner Robins 27 Veterans…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Central Georgia Cancer Care Foundation donates to Piedmont Macon wellness programs

A donation from the Central Georgia Cancer Care Foundation will help Piedmont Macon provide free holistic wellness programs for cancer patients and families.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cancer Wellness Programs at Piedmont Macon Medical Center Oncology Services received a donation from the Central Georgia Cancer Care Foundation to support free holistic wellness programs for cancer patients and their families. Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Central Georgia Cancer Care jointly serve nearly 500 patients each month, providing not only medical care but also…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Visiting Angels hosts first charity golf tournament in Warner Robins for Alzheimer’s Association

Visiting Angels of Central Georgia held its first charity golf tournament in Warner Robins, raising funds to support the Alzheimer’s Association and local caregivers.
Fiona King,

(Photo Credit: Fiona King/41NBC)Visiting Angels of Central Georgia holds Inaugural charity golf tournamentWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Golfers teed off early Friday morning at the first charity golf tournament hosted by Visiting Angels of Central Georgia, raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Nearly 80 golfers participated in the charity event.  All player entry fees helped support the fundraising efforts for the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan visits Macon, outlines plan to increase affordability

Duncan began his political career as a state representative and later served as lieutenant governor before being expelled by the Georgia Republican Party over his outspoken criticism of President Trump.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan was at Anderson’s Diner in Macon Friday, working to convince voters he can be a unifier. “I want to see a governor that builds consensus, that looks past the partisan divides, that turns chaos into conversations,” Duncan said. “To me, that’s what a majority of Georgians want. And…

Positive Parenting: Teaching Action, Balance & Change
41 Today, Featured

Positive Parenting: Teaching Action, Balance & Change

The average American family generates over 18 pounds of trash each day, much of it food, plastic, and paper.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

SAN FRANCISCO, California & BALTIMORE, Maryland – From hurricanes to heatwaves, our environment is shifting, and families are feeling the impact. That’s why it’s imperative for parents to teach their children the ABC’s: Action, balance, and change. These building blocks are helping parents empower their children to take charge of their future, one choice at a time. Whether it’s walking…

Papa Johns Debuts New Product, Prepares For National Pepperoni Pizza Day
41 Today, Featured

Papa Johns debuts new Papa Dippa pizza with garlic sauce flight for National Pepperoni Pizza Day

The company’s buy-one-get-one promotion is also running through September 21, giving customers the chance to try the Papa Dippa and receive a second pizza free.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Papa Johns is marking National Pepperoni Pizza Day on Saturday with a new menu addition designed for dipping. The pizza chain announced the launch of its “Papa Dippa,” available September 22. The 14-inch pizza is cut into rectangular slices to fit dipping cups and comes with a flight of four sauces: Papa Johns’ classic Special Garlic,…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Dublin VA, Red Cross host community blood drive to meet constant need

Keith Griffin, chief of the Dublin VA Center, said donating blood is vital because there is a constant need for supply.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Dublin VA Medical center blood drive (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Dublin VA Medical Center and the American Red Cross held a collaborative blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donors received a bag of products in appreciation for their contributions. Keith Griffin, chief of the Dublin VA Center, said donating blood is vital because there is…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Perry Police Department unveils new training simulator

This advanced simulator will provide officers with the ability to engage in realistic scenario-based training, enhance their decision-making skills in high-pressure situations within a controlled environment.  
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Perry Police new training simulator (Photo:41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC-WMGT) – The Perry Police Foundation unveiled a new training simulator for the Perry Police Department. The police department purchased the DART MAX system to support the police department’s commitment to improving protocols. “The reality is a lot of officers don’t get training one or two times a year,” Lieutenant Chris Sutcliff…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Museum of Aviation hosts STEM Academy benefit with auction, demos and tours

"There are a lot of people that live in this community that really don't understand what goes on behind the fence at Robin's Air Force Base. And there is so much great activity that goes on in helping to keep our great nation safe," Cirilli said.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Museum of Aviation STEM benefit (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation Foundation held its National STEM Academy Benefit Networking Reception Thursday night, featuring an auction in support of STEM education, tours of the iconic C-130 Gunship, robotics and virtual reality demonstrations, and open classrooms showcasing the academy’s community impact. Organizer Lisa Cirilli said an event…